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1. Mens Rea
(most likely 1. Actual Intent to do the act or cause the harm prohibited by the
three) crime's definition
= specific intent crime
2. Malice (maliciously) = can be established by intent or extremely
reckless be- havior. Mistake regarding a critical fact of crime must be
reasonable to be a defense. Voluntary intoxication is not a recognized
defense.***only two malice crimes: Murder and Arson
3. Recklessness = General intent crime. If made mistake, must be
reasonable. Voluntary intoxication defense not a defense.
Important to know mens rea two ditterent reasons:
1. May ask what mens rea is required
2. Two defenses that hinge on whether it's a specific intent crime or
malice and recklessness:
a. Mistake of fact
2. Homicide: b. Voluntary intoxication
Mur- der
3.
Murder: (CL) Unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought
=
a. intent to kill,
b. intent to cause serious bodily harm,
c. extreme inditterence to the value of human life (depraved heart),
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d. intent to commit a
felony (felony
murder)***felony must
be independent of the
murder.
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Homicide: Manslaughter: (CL) Unlawful killing of a human being *without* malice
Manslaughte
r afore- thought.
Two most common fact patterns:
(a) Involuntary Manslaughter: *Recklessly* causing the death of a
person. If D was reckless then it's a *question of degree* for jury to
determine if *murder or involuntary manslaughter.*
b. Voluntary Manslaughter: Killing that takes place during the *heat of
passion after suflcient provocation* (e.g., finding spouse in sex act with
another, being physi- cally assaulted). *Extreme emotional disturbance
for which there is a reasonable excuse.*
4. Attempt 1. Attempt to commit x
2. State must establish two things
a. *specific intent* to commit that crime
b. behavior that got the D in close proximity (very near) the
completed crime
*(mere preparation not enough)*
3. If D charged with attempt murder state must show intent to
kill, can't use recklessness or intent to cause serious bodily harm,
etc.
*4. Majority rule for abandonment = once substantial step taken not a
defense.*
5. Defenses: Withdrawal requires a fully voluntary, complete renunciation.
Legal possibility is a defense - not illegal); Factual impossibility is no
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defense
5. Recklessnes
s Mens Rea Prosecutor must prove:
(1) Extreme deviation from normal behavior
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1. Mens Rea
(most likely 1. Actual Intent to do the act or cause the harm prohibited by the
three) crime's definition
= specific intent crime
2. Malice (maliciously) = can be established by intent or extremely
reckless be- havior. Mistake regarding a critical fact of crime must be
reasonable to be a defense. Voluntary intoxication is not a recognized
defense.***only two malice crimes: Murder and Arson
3. Recklessness = General intent crime. If made mistake, must be
reasonable. Voluntary intoxication defense not a defense.
Important to know mens rea two ditterent reasons:
1. May ask what mens rea is required
2. Two defenses that hinge on whether it's a specific intent crime or
malice and recklessness:
a. Mistake of fact
2. Homicide: b. Voluntary intoxication
Mur- der
3.
Murder: (CL) Unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought
=
a. intent to kill,
b. intent to cause serious bodily harm,
c. extreme inditterence to the value of human life (depraved heart),
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d. intent to commit a
felony (felony
murder)***felony must
be independent of the
murder.
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Homicide: Manslaughter: (CL) Unlawful killing of a human being *without* malice
Manslaughte
r afore- thought.
Two most common fact patterns:
(a) Involuntary Manslaughter: *Recklessly* causing the death of a
person. If D was reckless then it's a *question of degree* for jury to
determine if *murder or involuntary manslaughter.*
b. Voluntary Manslaughter: Killing that takes place during the *heat of
passion after suflcient provocation* (e.g., finding spouse in sex act with
another, being physi- cally assaulted). *Extreme emotional disturbance
for which there is a reasonable excuse.*
4. Attempt 1. Attempt to commit x
2. State must establish two things
a. *specific intent* to commit that crime
b. behavior that got the D in close proximity (very near) the
completed crime
*(mere preparation not enough)*
3. If D charged with attempt murder state must show intent to
kill, can't use recklessness or intent to cause serious bodily harm,
etc.
*4. Majority rule for abandonment = once substantial step taken not a
defense.*
5. Defenses: Withdrawal requires a fully voluntary, complete renunciation.
Legal possibility is a defense - not illegal); Factual impossibility is no
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defense
5. Recklessnes
s Mens Rea Prosecutor must prove:
(1) Extreme deviation from normal behavior
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